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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,477.76, 751,914.28 and 320,914.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,477.76, 751,914.28 and 320,914.99 is: 482,140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,477.76 : 751,914.28 = 320,914.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,477.76/751,914.28 = 320,914.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,477.76x = 751,914.28 × 320,914.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,477.76x = 241,300,562,276.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,300,562,276.00/500,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,140.43

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